Transcript Onion Root
Onion Root – Mitosis & Cytokinesis Why do we use onion roots to view stages of Mitosis and Cytokinesis? • The cells near the tip of the roots (the meristem) are actively dividing, therefore many cells will be in various stages of mitosis. • Onion cells stain readily and are easily viewable. a) Name the phase pictured to the left b) Name the phase pictured to the left c) Name the phase pictured to the left d) Identify the phase indicated below